Description
These Coconut Macaroon Easter Birds Nests are a delightful treat for the holiday season. Sweet, chewy coconut macaroons shaped into nests and filled with chocolate eggs or jelly beans, these treats are not only adorable but also delicious. Perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Whites Mixture:
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Filling and Coating:
- chocolate eggs or jelly beans
- ½ cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form, then fold into the coconut mixture.
- Form Nests: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet, create wells in the center, and bake until golden.
- Add Filling: If desired, melt chocolate and fill each nest before adding chocolate eggs or jelly beans.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the nests to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a tropical twist, add a touch of lime zest to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
